NEWARK (AP)  Officials with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, which operates the three major New York metropolitan area airports, say all are ready with equipment and supplies for the approaching snow storm.

Spokesman Ron Marsico says standard storm preparations are underway, and no major changes have been ordered since the last storm. More than 200 pieces of heavy snow equipment, including multi-use plowers, are available, as well as snow melting machines than can liquefy up to 500 tons of snow an hour.

There are also 2,000 tons of salt, and more than 1,500 tons of sand available for airport roads and parking lots.

Marsico says airport terminals usually remain open during inclement weather, even if flights are grounded.

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